negate
/nɪˈɡeɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6923 in the learning path
抵消；使无效
Definitions
v. Cancel the effect or value of something.
抵消；使无效
v. State or show that something is not true.
否定；否认
Example
The delivery fee negated the savings on our groceries.
配送费抵消了我们买食品省下的钱。
Increased energy consumption may negate the environmental benefits of replacing older appliances with more efficient models.
增加的能源消耗可能抵消用更高效型号替换旧电器所带来的环境效益。
Collocations
- negate the benefits
- negate the effects
- negate an argument
Word family
- negation (n.)
Synonyms
- cancel out
- nullify
Usage tip
正式用词；常表示抵消效果，不只表示口头否认。
FAQ
- What does negate mean?
- Cancel the effect or value of something. State or show that something is not true.
- How is negate pronounced?
- UK /nɪˈɡeɪt/, US /nɪˈɡeɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
